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Preparation for Ministry

This page provides models, programs and policies from presbyteries and synods for work of Committee on the Preparation for Ministry.

Alternative Examination Process for CPMs

• Alternate Examination Process from Western Reserve Presbytery(PDF)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Policy for Candidates Not Moving Forward in Process

• CPM for Ministry Policy for Candidates Not Moving Forward in Process from National Capital Presbytery (PDF)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Policy Concerning Book of Order G-6.0106 b.

• CPM Policy Concerning Book of Order G-6.0106 b. from San Francisco Presbytery (PDF)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Records Rentention Policy for Inquirer and Candidate files

• CPM Records Retention Policy for Inquirer/Candidate Files from Redstone Presbytery (PDF)

Committee on Preparation for Ministry in Addition to Book of Order Chapter 14

• Guidelines of the CPM from Western New York Presbytery(PDF)
• Guidelines for Shepherding Inquirers and Candidates in Preparation for Ministry from the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley(PDF)

Inquirers and Candidates

• Assessing Inquirers and Candidates from Denver Presbytery
• Evaluation: A Proposed Paradigm Shift from Milwaukee Presbytery
• >Development Chart Greater Atlanta Presbytery

Learning Disabilities

• Biblical Languages: Learning Disabilities and Alternative Course of Study from New Brunswick Presbytery(PDF)

Materials for Advisors

• CPM liaison working with Inquirers and Candidates from Chicago Presbytery(PDF)